I’ve been changing a lot of things, whether it has been a new year’s resolution or not. I was asked today if I made a resolution, and this year, not so much. I had the flu for Christmas, so it’s been fun recovering from that. This week is the first I’ve really thought about it, because I’m finally feeling better and not so far behind on all the work that needs to be done.

My full-time job took a lot of adjustments, and I’m getting used to the fourth position and the fourth timespan of the past year. Luckily I like the one I’m on. I think I might have this spot for a while. It’s gotten in the way of my daily writing habit, and I’ve been giving myself grace to get used to it, and working to write some short stories and not pressure myself into novels at the moment.

I did try a novel in October/November. But it didn’t catch this time. Maybe next time. Next time might happen in the next couple months. I might also be finding a new house, so don’t hold your breath. I’m not. Taking the yoga advice- breathe.

Last fall also marked my yoga teaching for 20 years. Feels like a long time, but maybe that’s just because I have taken yoga through many changes in my life. It’s been with me through 4 houses in 4 cities/towns. So if you see me adjusting more to finding what works in life, it’s because I threw myself a huge turn-everything-upside-down party and I’m still finding which way is up.

I’m still lucky though. I’ve never felt compelled to keep doing something just because that’s the way it’s always been done. I still prefer to share joy but I’m not afraid of awkward or difficult conversations. May you be so lucky in your life, too.